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- U.S. Kalashnikov Market Analysis (2024-2025): A Quantitative Ranking of the Top 17 Most Discussed AK-Pattern Rifles – Q4 2025 November 13, 2025The contemporary U.S. AK market has fundamentally shifted from its previous identity, which was defined by cheap and plentiful surplus firearms. Today, the market has consolidated around two primary, competing poles: Premium “Authentic” Imports: This category is dominated by manufacturers such as Zastava (Serbia), WBP (Poland), and Arsenal (Bulgaria).1 These firearms are prized by consumers for ...
- The Vintorez Special Sniper System: A Technical and Doctrinal Analysis of a Soviet Spetsnaz Icon November 13, 2025The VSS Vintorez, with the GRAU designation 6P29 and the full Russian name Vintovka Snayperskaya Spetsialnaya (Винтовка Снайперская Специальная), or “Special Sniper Rifle,” is far more than a mere firearm. It is a complete, purpose-built weapon system born from a unique and exceptionally demanding set of requirements articulated by Soviet special forces (Spetsnaz) during the ...
- The Maroon Berets: An Analysis of the Evolution, Tactics, and Arsenal of the Turkish Special Forces Command November 13, 2025The Turkish Special Forces Command (Özel Kuvvetler Komutanlığı – ÖKK), known colloquially as the “Maroon Berets” (Bordo Bereliler), represents the apex of the Turkish Armed Forces’ (TAF) operational capabilities and a primary instrument of Turkish strategic power projection. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the ÖKK’s evolution, from its clandestine Cold War origins to ...
- Market Analysis: Tisas (Turkey) vs. Armscor/Rock Island Armory (Philippines) in the 1911 & 2011-Style Pistol Segments November 12, 2025This analysis concludes that pistols manufactured by Tisas (Turkey) are, by a significant and measurable margin, “better made” from a metallurgical and materials standpoint. Tisas is executing a deliberate market disruption strategy by leveraging a 100% forged-steel frame and slide construction, combined with a “no Metal Injection Molding (MIM)” parts philosophy.1 It offers this superior-quality ...
- State of the Art 2025: An Analysis of Leading-Edge Ballistic Armor Plates November 12, 2025The personal ballistic protection market is in a state of rapid evolution, driven by parallel advancements in materials science and a significant shift in the operational threat environment. The era of monolithic armor solutions is over, replaced by a highly specialized ecosystem of hybrid composite plates designed to defeat specific, emerging threats that often exceed ...
- U.S. Market Impact Analysis: Discontinuation of the FN SCAR Civilian Series November 12, 2025EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: End of an Era, Beginning of a Transition Re: Discontinuation of FN SCAR Civilian Series Date: November 11, 2025 To: From: Lead Analyst, Small Arms & Defense Market Analysis Finding: FN America’s October 16, 2025, decision to cease U.S. production of the “legacy” SCAR 16S, 17S, and 20S civilian rifles 1 is not an admission of failure ...
- Plus Esse Quam Simultatur: An Analysis of the Evolution, Doctrine, and Materiel of the Danish Jægerkorpset November 12, 2025This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Danish Army’s Special Operations Force, the Jægerkorpset (JGK). It traces the unit’s lineage from its 18th-century origins and its modern re-establishment in 1961 as a Cold War Long-Range Reconnaissance Patrol (LRRP) unit. The analysis documents its critical transformation into a multi-spectrum Special Operations Force (SOF) in the ...
- U.S. Market Evaluation and Performance Analysis: TISAS Nightstalker Series November 11, 2025This report provides a comprehensive evaluation of the TISAS Nightstalker series of 1911-pattern pistols for the United States market. The analysis finds that the Nightstalker series represents a significant market disruption, characterized by a fundamental paradox: it offers exceptional, premium-grade construction materials—including forged steel frames, slides, and barrels with no Metal Injection Molded (MIM) parts—at ...
- Beyond the Academy: Ten Realities of a Gunfight Every Rookie Needs to Know November 11, 2025This report is intended to bridge the critical gap between academy instruction and the chaotic, high-stress reality of a lethal force encounter. Its purpose is not to replace foundational training but to augment it with hard-won lessons from the street, scientific research into human performance, and after-action reviews of pivotal incidents. Survival in a gunfight ...
- Strategic Analysis of the GLOCK “V Series” Portfolio Transition and Generation 6 Outlook November 11, 2025This report provides an in-depth analysis of GLOCK, Inc.’s Q4 2025 product portfolio overhaul, specifically the discontinuation of legacy models and the introduction of the new “V Series.” The analysis concludes this is not a standard, market-driven generational launch but a large-scale, reactive liability mitigation strategy. The primary driver is the mounting legal and legislative ...
- On Time, On Target: An Analysis of the Evolution, Capabilities, and Strategic Role of U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen November 11, 2025This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the United States Navy’s Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC), a critical yet often overlooked component of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). It traces the complete evolutionary arc of this specialized force, from its conceptual and operational genesis in the riverine crucible of the Vietnam War to its ...
- Comprehensive Industry Analysis: TİSAŞ Trabzon Silah Sanayi A.Ş. (Tisas in the U.S.) November 10, 2025This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Turkish small arms manufacturer TİSAŞ Trabzon Silah Sanayi A.Ş. (TİSAŞ), charting its origins, strategic evolution, and current market position. TİSAŞ has successfully evolved from a state-supported regional industrial project into a global export powerhouse. This success is built upon a sophisticated and highly effective dual-pronged strategy. First, the ...
- The Road Not Taken: An Analytical History of Failed Soviet and Russian Small Arms Projects November 10, 2025The history of Soviet and, subsequently, Russian small arms development over the past century is often dominated by the towering success of the Kalashnikov platform. However, to fully comprehend the reasons for the AK’s enduring dominance, one must study not only its triumphs but also the numerous ambitious, innovative, and sometimes bizarre projects that failed ...
- SYSTEMS CONFRONTATION: Anticipating and Defeating PLA Strategies in a Land Conflict November 10, 2025This report provides a strategic assessment of the primary operational strategies that a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) commander will employ in a land confrontation with United States forces. It further outlines the corresponding counter-strategies that a US commander must be prepared to execute to seize the initiative and achieve decisive outcomes. The foundational premise of ...
- U.S. Law Enforcement Sub-Compact Weapons Market Analysis: Top 10 Platforms by Service Frequency November 9, 2025The role of the traditional submachine gun (SMG) within United States law enforcement has undergone a significant transformation over the past two decades. Once the exclusive domain of specialized tactical units, the concept of a compact, shoulder-fired, pistol-caliber weapon has broadened to include a new generation of firearms, most notably the Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC). ...
- Directorate ‘A’: An Operational and Technical History of Russia’s Alpha Group November 9, 2025Directorate ‘A’ of the Federal Security Service’s (FSB) Special Purpose Center (TsSN), universally known as Alpha Group (Spetsgruppa “A”), stands as the Russian Federation’s premier Tier-One special operations unit with a primary domestic counter-terrorism (CT) mandate.1 The unit embodies a dual nature: it is both a highly specialized force for resolving hostage crises and neutralizing ...
- The U.S. .22 LR Market: An Analysis of the 25 Most Popular Firearms November 8, 2025The .22 Long Rifle ( .22 LR) cartridge holds a unique and unassailable position in the American firearms market. For over a century, its combination of low cost, negligible recoil, and minimal report has made it the world’s most produced and consumed ammunition cartridge.1 It serves as the foundational caliber for the American shooting experience, ...
- Sua Sponte: An Analytical History of the 75th Ranger Regiment’s Evolution in Doctrine, Tactics, and Technology November 8, 2025The term “Ranger” occupies a unique and storied place in the lexicon of American military history, evoking images of rugged frontiersmen operating with autonomy and lethality far beyond the conventional battle lines. This legacy traces its origins to the colonial era, with figures like Captain Benjamin Church and Major Robert Rogers forming specialized companies to ...
- The 2011-Style Pistol US Market Ascent: An Analysis of Top Models and Strategic Drivers November 7, 2025The 2011-style pistol platform is experiencing an unprecedented market renaissance, transforming from a niche, competition-centric design into the dominant force in the premium handgun sector.1 This report analyzes the market drivers, competitive landscape, and future outlook for this ascendant platform. The current market has reached a “high point” 2, with industry consensus from SHOT Show ...
- U.S. 12-Gauge Shotgun Market: An Analysis of Consumer Sentiment and Popularity Drivers November 7, 2025This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the 25 most popular 12-gauge shotguns in the United States market, determined through a composite analysis of social media sentiment, sales data, and expert reviews. The market is defined by a distinct dichotomy: legacy pump-action shotguns, specifically the Mossberg 500/590 series and the Remington 870, dominate in terms ...